Sir Guy Russell | |
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 Vice Admiral Sir Guy Russell, Commander-in-Chief Far East Station, leaves his old flagship HMS Glory in Kure, Japan, September 1951 | |
| Born | 14 April 1898 St George Hanover Square, London |
| Died | 25 September 1977 (aged 79) Wisborough Green, Sussex |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1911–1958 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Imperial Defence College (1956–58) Far East Fleet (1951–53) Admiral Commanding, Reserves (1949–51) 2nd Cruiser Squadron (1948–49) HMS Duke of York (1943–44) HMS Nelson (1943) HMS Cumberland (1940–41) HMS Protector (1939) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War Korean War |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) Order of St. Olav (Norway) |
Admiral The Honourable Sir Guy Herbrand Edward Russell, GBE, KCB, DSO (14 April 1898 – 25 September 1977) was a senior Royal Navy officer. He served as Commander-in-Chief, Far East Fleet from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War, Second Sea Lord from 1953 to 1955, and Commandant of the Imperial Defence College from 1956 until his retirement in 1958.